Hilton Township

If you’re driving along the Trans Canada in Northern Ontario and see the sign “St. Joseph Island”, take the time to turn off the main highway and do some exploring!

Cruise along some freshly groomed snowmobile trails; enjoy our pure Island maple syrup or bike down an autumn coloured road. If you’re a hunter, think about taking part in the spring wild turkey or fall archery/rifle deer hunts.

Whether you choose to visit on a seasonal basis or live with us year-round, we guarantee a satisfying escape from the hectic pace of big-city living. Come and discover us. We love making new friends!!

HILTON TOWNSHIP BUILDING INFORMATION

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

HILTON TOWNSHIP

BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING PERMITS entitle you to ….

¨ A proficient review of building plans for compliance with all Provincial and Municipal laws and codes

¨ On site inspections by a trained inspector throughout the course of construction

¨ Assurance that the health and welfare of you, your family, and your neighbours are taken into consideration

Building Permits are required to:

ü Add a carport, garage or rooms to an existing building

ü Add dormers

ü Add structural features such as decks, canopies, etc.

ü Any structural work including interior partitions

ü Construct a new home or cottage

ü Construct accessory buildings such as garages, sheds, etc.

ü Construct fireplace or chimney

ü Demolitions (no charge for permit)

ü Enclose a porch or construct roof over sundeck

ü Excavate the basement to provide a full basement

ü Install new rooms or finish existing rooms in the basement or attic

ü Raise a building to provide a new or altered foundation

¨ Scaled drawings and application forms are required for all building permits

¨ Building permit applications should be submitted at least 10 days prior to planned commencement of construction.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT

IT IS ILLEGAL TO START WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Building permits are not required for work such as the installation of siding, soffit or facia, the replacement of shingles or windows, provided structural changes are not involved, or for separate structures occupying an area of 10 square metres or less (approximately 100 square feet) - unless such building involves plumbing – then a permit is necessary. In those cases where a permit is not required, residents are reminded of the need to satisfy setback requirements as outlined in the municipality’s zoning bylaw.

Building Permits in Hilton Township are issued by:

Ron Leblanc, Tulloch Engineering, 200 Main Street, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0

Questions? Call: 1-800-797-2997 Email: ron.leblanc@tulloch.ca

Building Permit Application

OTHER APPROVALS YOU MAY NEED:

RESPECTIVE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL	- zoning by-law amendment
ST. JOSEPH ISLAND PLANNING BOARD	- land severance
ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH	- septic systems and well permits
ONTARIO HYDRO	- electrical permits
BELL CANADA	- telephone connections
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION	- building and entrance permits in highway frontage locations

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